November 14, 2022
In Europe, acute low back pain is sometimes dramatically called “the witch’s strike,” reflecting the sudden, stabbing pain that can leave a person unable to move. Although widely recognized, “lumbago” is only a descriptive term — and not a formal medical diagnosis.
This condition often occurs when lifting an object, twisting the lower back, or making a sudden movement. However, it can also appear spontaneously upon waking or immediately afterward, without any specific trigger.
The underlying causes vary, but frequently include:
• Injury to joints or cartilage in the lumbar spine (e.g., sprain, disc injury due to excessive force)
• Damage to soft tissues that support the lower back such as muscles, tendons, or ligaments
If you also experience pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower limbs, the possibility of a specific medical condition, such as disc herniation or, in middle-aged and older individuals, lumbar spinal stenosis, should be considered.
Some people avoid hospitals due to fear of tests or because they have experienced several episodes of acute low back pain in the past. However, if you have persistent symptoms or repeated episodes, we strongly recommend getting examined.
Our clinic offers treatment for conditions including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, sciatica, and facet joint syndrome.
Our Clinic’s Treatment: The Cellgel Method
• A 20–40 minute procedure allows for repair of the intervertebral disc and the reduction of disc-related inflammation.
• Once the disc is repaired, the agent remains permanently inside the disc as an implant. There are currently no reports of recurrence or the implant disappearing.
• Post-treatment imaging (CT or X-ray) is used to confirm that disc repair has been achieved.
ILC International Low Back Pain Clinic Tokyo
